How long to kick out someone not on the lease?

If this person IS paying rent, there is presumably some kind of agreement he is operating under (an oral with your roommate?) and THAT is...

My tenant has deceased. His son and wife moved into apt. How can I get them out? How do I file a court proceeding to evict them?

If son and mom were never your tenants and you have never agreed that they can stay, you may be able to evict them immediately as trespassers... ...

You can ALWAYS sue someone who damages you...the question is, do the facts, as understood by the judge or the jury, support your claims objectively...

I just received a motion for judicial default. I have no idea what this means and I am afraid of my house being locked on me.

From your description, it sounds like this might be an unlawful detainer matter and the notice on your door MAY be one that tells you the date on...

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More information is required to provide you with a more thorough answer, but the short answer is, written agreement or not, grandma is not allowed...

The caregiver for my deceased mother-in-law is still in her home that we own. Can we come in & take pictures of damage/hoarding?

You must give her a notice to vacate the premises under the law...whether it's 3 or 30 or 60 days depends on whether she has an agreement or not...

Mold and reckless landlord

Inform your landlord, in writing, that there is mold growing in the carpet and ask the landlord to remedy the situation. otherwise you will have...

Can we file a claim against a landlord who rented a home to us that is in pre-foreclosure without our knowledge?

You could try, but it is unlikely you would be successful...AND, if you were, you would STILL have to collect from them... It is not a crime or...

Can my former landlord deduct $ from my security deposit for minor cleaning (dusting fans/light fixtures)?

Under California Civil Code section 1950.5, the preliminary inspection you insisted that the landlord do with you prior to your move out DOES...

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I also do NOT recommend that you fail to pay your rent -- the company WILL move to evict you... If you DO hold your rent (not pay), they could...